Collection: Rice Husk Mugs

A rice husk mug looks and feels like a regular coffee mug, but it is made from rice husk, the outer shell of the rice grain that is usually burned as farm waste. TurtleTales turns that husk into HuskMade, a strong biocomposite, and shapes it into everyday mugs that are BPA-free, light and hard to break.

Our rice husk mug range

Vintage Brew 300ml: our classic full-size coffee and tea mug, available in multiple colours.
Vintage Brew with Lid 300ml: the same mug with a 3-in-1 lid that works as a heat-seal lid, coaster and snack saucer. See all coffee mugs with lid.
Turtle Brew 200ml: a compact mug for cappuccino, a short coffee or a small chai.
Pebble Brew 150ml: an espresso-size mug for strong, short drinks.
Personalized Message Mug 300ml: laser-printed messages for gifting. See more personalized gift mugs.

Rice husk mug vs ceramic and plastic

Compared with ceramic: a rice husk mug is lighter and does not chip or shatter when dropped, which matters in busy kitchens, office pantries and homes with children.

Compared with plastic: it is BPA-free and made largely from a natural agricultural by-product instead of fossil-based plastic alone.

Compared with disposable cups: one mug replaces hundreds of paper or plastic cups over its life.

How rice husk mugs are made

Rice husk is collected from rice mills, cleaned, ground into a fine powder and bound with a food-grade binder. The mix is then moulded under heat and pressure into the final mug shape. You can read about our sourcing in Inside the Indian rice mill.

Are rice husk mugs safe?

Our HuskMade material goes through food-contact migration testing under IS 9845. Full details are in our guide Are Rice Husk Mugs Safe for Hot Drinks? Microwave and dishwasher use varies by model, so check each product page before reheating.

Which size should you choose?

Choose 300ml for a full cup of filter coffee, chai or green tea. Choose 200ml for cappuccino or a smaller daily cup. Choose 150ml for espresso or strong black coffee. For desks and offices, the 300ml with lid keeps drinks warm and dust-free.

For offices and corporate gifting

Rice husk mugs are a practical sustainable gift for employees and clients, and a durable replacement for pantry cups. We supply bulk orders across India with custom logo printing. Send a bulk enquiry.